Lubelski
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
2.5–4%
Total oil
0.5–1.2 mL
Poland
Tropica
Alpha acid
8.8%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Lubelski
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Tropica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Lubelski
SpicyFloralMagnoliaLavender
Only in Tropica
PineappleMandarinOrangeTropicalDank
Property
| Property | Lubelski | Tropica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 8.8% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–4% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 22–28% | - |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.2 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 22–35% | - |
| Humulene | 30–40% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–11% | - |
| Farnesene | 10–14% | - |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |